How does the Floyds 99 Franchisor verify that the Franchised Location complies with all applicable laws?
Floyds_99 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
9 Shop operations and shall operate the business in accordance with the Operations Manual and in such a manner as not to detract from or adversely reflect upon the name and reputation of the Franchisor and the goodwill associated with the Floyd's 99 Franchising, LLC name and the Marks.
- b. Compliance with Laws and Good Business Practices. The Franchisee shall conduct itself and operate its FLOYD'S 99 Shop in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and other ordinances, including, without limitation, barbering and cosmetology regulations, health and public safety orders and regulations, barbering and cosmetology licensing laws, music licensing laws, data security laws, privacy laws, and other orders, ordinances and regulations in such a manner so as to promote a good public image in the business community. In connection therewith, the Franchisee will be solely and fully responsible for obtaining any and all licenses to carry on business at the FLOYD'S 99 Shop. The Franchisee shall provide the Franchisor with copies of all barbering and cosmetology licenses held by the Franchisee and each of its employees upon request. Each of the Franchisee's employees shall provide only those services to clients that they are licensed to provide. In addition, the Franchisee shall provide to the Franchisor immediately copies of all barbering and cosmetology board, health and sanitation department, fire department, building department, and other state or local entity or agency warnings, notices of deficiency or non-compliance, reports of inspections and other documents indicating that the Franchisee has not met or maintained the highest governmental standards as and when such reports, notices and documents become available. The Franchisee shall be solely responsible for any penalties or fines assessed for failure to abide by such laws and regulations.
- c. Management. The Franchisee acknowledges that proper management of the FLOYD'S 99 Shop is important and shall insure that one of the principal owners of the Franchisee entity and, if applicable, the designated Principal Manager who has completed the Franchisor's initial training program, are responsible for the management of the FLOYD'S 99 Shop at all times. The Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that if this is the first Franchise Agreement between the
Franchisee and the Franchisor, the Franchisee's principal owner shall be actively involved in the day-to-day management of the FLOYD'S 99 Shop.
- d. Approved Services and Products. The Franchisee shall offer only services and products through its Barbershop which meet or exceed the minimum standards and specifications established by the Franchisor more fully described in the Operations Manual. The Franchisee shall offer all types of services and products, including specific brands, as from time to time may be prescribed by the Franchisor and shall refrain from offering any other types of services or products, including specific brands, or operating or engaging in any other type of business or profession, from or through the FLOYD'S 99 Shop that are not authorized by the Franchisor, including, without limitation, filling "wholesale orders," defined below, or any off-premises, Internet, catalog or mail order sales, without the prior written consent of the Franchisor.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 57–58)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Floyds 99's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for operating their shop in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including barbering and cosmetology regulations, health and public safety orders, music licensing laws, data security laws, and privacy laws. Franchisees must obtain all necessary licenses to operate the Floyds 99 shop.
To ensure compliance, Floyds 99 requires franchisees to provide copies of all barbering and cosmetology licenses held by the franchisee and their employees upon request. Additionally, franchisees must furnish Floyds 99 with the addresses and phone numbers of the relevant state and local barbering and cosmetology licensing agencies. Franchisees are also obligated to provide immediate copies of any warnings, notices of deficiency or non-compliance, reports of inspections, or other documents from regulatory entities indicating a failure to meet governmental standards.
Furthermore, franchisees must execute and deliver a Permit, License, and Construction Certification to Floyds 99, confirming compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act and other construction and operational requirements, no later than 30 days before opening. Franchisees are also required to send a copy of their occupancy certificate to Floyds 99 and keep copies of all health department, fire department, building department, and other similar certifications, licenses, and inspection reports on file and available for review by Floyds 99. The franchisee is solely responsible for any penalties or fines assessed for failure to abide by such laws and regulations.